Theology: Unit 10

awareness, analysis, action

What are the 3 parts of the Circle of Faith-in-Action?

awareness

Seeing, hearing, and knowing the world in a spirit of friendship, as God does. Interpreting the info provided by our senses in a way that gives us an accurate picture of the world.

worldview

Basic beliefs that guide the way someone relates to the world. Formed by experience, culture, and blind spots.

love

Willing the good of the other even to the point of sacrifice

love centered worldview

Seeing, hearing, and knowing with respect and acknowledging human dignity. A vision of abundant life for everyone.

compassion

Being moved into action when witnessing the suffering of others.

neutral

Feelings are _______- they come and go. What we do in response to those feelings is what matters!

social analysis

The process of understanding how people’s lives are affected by the relationships that shape the society in which they live. This requires critical thinking research, and listening

to build understanding and humilit

Why should we ask questions?

why, how, i wonder if…

What types of questions should we ask?

interdependent

We depend on one another for our existence

Justice (giving to others what they are owed)

Is based on relationships

reflecting on life-giving relationships

Reflecting on what is necessary to make justice happen?

social structures

The patters of relationships that shape any society. Their existence is sustained and shaped by the relationships within and among them. Ex: government, law, business, labor, education, families

social structures of sin

Barriers to life-giving relationships. Traced back to the personal sin of individuals. A result of the interrelated actions of many different people. Selfishness is the attitude that builds and sustains structures of sin.

the good life that God has for them

Once we acknowledge the needs, we can discover how to fill them. Action: Change the situation in a way that allows people involved to experience what?

build/restore the missing life-giving relationships & transform structures of sin

What 2 things does filling in the gaps between God’s vision and reality help us do?

Direct action

Filling immediate needs

social action

Changing the behavior of society and its institutions in a way that promotes justice

relationships

Solidarity requires _________, an ongoing commitment to the good of others.

giving to the poor what they are owed by virtue of their human dignity

When we give, we are not performing a favor. We are doing what?

advocate for issues, uplift the voices of those suffering, purifying the intention behind the post

Role of social media in solidarity: Social media isn’t inherently bad but could objectify others, so what should we use it to do?

power

God-given ability everyone has to affect their own lives, the lives of others, and the world around them in positive or negative ways.

Power-over

Worldview that power is a limited resource that can be earned, owned, and can be taken away. power is something to be fought over.

Power-with

Worldview that power is our ability to affect the world around us which is a gift from God. Our abilities are meant to be shared in relationship with others.